#8E842C

Color Details

HEX
#8E842C
RGB
rgb(142, 132, 44)
HSL
hsl(54, 53%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 69%, 44%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.49:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8e842c
Contrast 5.49:1 AA
White on #8e842c
Contrast 3.83:1 Fail
#8e842c on Black
Contrast 5.49:1 AA
#8e842c on White
Contrast 3.83:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#a59d56
#bbb580
#d2ceab
#726a23
#554f1a
#393512

Complement & Analogous

#2b358c
#668c2b
#8c522b

Triadic

#2b8c83
#832b8c

Monochrome

#393512 #554f1a #8e842c #bbb580 #d2ceab #e8e6d5

Analogous

#8c522b #af866b #8e842c #85a355 #668c2b #527022

Complementary Mix

#554f1a #8e842c #bbb580 #2b358c #757cb4 #1c225b

Nearby Colors

#8e842b
#8e842d
#8e841c
#8e843c

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About #8E842C

#8E842C converts to RGB(142, 132, 44) and HSL(54, 53%, 36%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#8E842C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8E842C?
RGB: 142, 132, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(142, 132, 44)
Is #8E842C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8E842C?
Complement: #2b358c.
Does #8E842C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.83:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.49:1 (AA (normal text)).